Schaeffer Gordon-Carroll celebrates with his Chicago Mission teammates. (Photo From www.tigershockey.com via Twitter)

By Chris Brown

Tigers pick two forwards in U.S. Priority Draft

May 10, 2023 | 12:50 PM

MEDICINE HAT, AB – The Medicine Hat Tigers added two players to their prospect pool at today’s Western Hockey League U.S. Priority Draft.

With their first pick the Tigers selected Shaeffer Gordon-Carroll from the Chicago Mission U14AAA at ninth overall. The forward had 12 goals and eight assists in 15 games in the 2022-23 season.

Tigers director of player personnel Bobby Fox told the team’s website that Gordon-Carroll has all the tools to be a great Tiger.

“Schaefer is a power forward with speed and strength,” he said. “He plays a diverse game having offensive flare while being strong in battles and on the puck.”

Picking at 31st overall the Tigers picked Noah Davidson from the L.A. Junior Kings U14AAA program

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Davidson racked up 107 points on 60 goals and 47 assists in 51 games played this season.

“Noah is another good-sized forward with power elements, a nice set of hands, and a heavy shot. He demonstrates strong play in all three zones and has a strong will to get to the net,” Fox said.

On Thursday is the WHL Prospects Draft. The Tigers will pick in the ninth spot in first round.